Joan Swift, SwiftCreek Construction and Real Estate Services, LLC
Will Yearns, Granville Homes, LLC
NATIONAL DELEGATES
Scott Allred, Precept Construction, LLC
Kevin Black, Builders FirstSource
Gary Hill, J. Gary Hill, LLC
John Hodgin, John Hodgin Construction Co., Inc.
Ford Matthews, FM Contracting, LLC
PHONE: 336.855.6255
www.GreensboroBuilders.org
President’s Message
Tim Marion 2024 GBA President
Over the years one thing that I continue to see within our Association and the building community is the true heart and dedication of industry members to help others in need. It was evident this past month as Hurricane Helene devastated our state. Within a day…we had members organizing supply drives, offering rescue and recovery assistance, providing financial donations and more.
The NC Home Builders Association initiated a Hurricane Recovery Fund with an initial $100,000 donation to support industry members who have lost or sustained significant damage to their businesses and homes. I am pleased that our Association supported this fund with a $5,000 donation. Currently recovery grants are being reviewed and awarded weekly.
We created a page on our website to provide updates on rebuilding initiatives and ways that you can support these efforts. From what we have learned thus far, most rebuilding will begin in the spring as currently the focus is on getting displaced homeowners in some form of housing for the winter. We would like to thank those members who have already signed up to lead rebuilding teams. We will be working directly with organizations in the most impacted communities to provide support.
This fall has been extremely busy time for our Association. In September, we celebrated Professional Women in Building week as our PWB council has grown to more than 80 members in two years…as well as Associate Member Appreciation month. We kicked off October with another great Oktoberfest hosted by Ferguson…followed by a successful Fall Parade of Homes. In addition, we have held sold-out Fall Golf & Skeet Tournaments Our First Wednesdays continue to grow. If you haven’t attended one this year, I highly recommend that you do. Not only can you make new business contacts…you have an opportunity to reconnect with old friends.
I would like to personally thank Phil Warrick for leading the review of our bylaws to bring them in line with changes to the national and state association bylaws, as well as update organizational procedures. The approval of these amendments helps to ensure our organization remains up-to-date and relevant.
As planning gets underway for 2025…we need member participation to support our goals and areas of focus. Workforce development remains a top priority for our industry. If you are hiring employees, please take a few minutes to complete our Workforce Development survey as well as post job openings on our website. Both are valuable resources for our educational partners. Membership growth is the lifeblood of our Association. You can help by asking the companies that you do business with to join.
It has truly been an honor to serve as your Association president this year. I have enjoyed working with our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers to support our initiatives and enhance value for our members.
As we close out the year, we hope you will join us for our Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12 to celebrate a successful year, install our 2025 Board of Directors, and kick off the holiday season!
Hurricane Helene Recovery
The catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina are unimaginable. It has been reported damages exceed $53 billion across the 29 western counties of our state…126,000 homes have been damaged…there were 1400 landslides…1000 bridges will need to be rebuilt...160 water systems will need to be repaired or replaced…and 6000 miles of roads will need to be reconstructed. Complete towns were destroyed…the rebuilding process is going to take years for many of these communities.
We are so appreciative of all the ways our members have stepped up to help provide immediate relief and supplies for impacted communities…making financial contributions…and providing general labor to help with clean-up efforts.
Mission and faith groups remain in place focused on general recovery and clean up. Current emphasis is helping people get in some form of housing to get through the winter, including RVs and trailers. Assessments of homes and buildings will continue to occur throughout the winter with rebuilding efforts starting in the spring.
Rebuilding Volunteers
Jim Sandknop has volunteered to coordinate our efforts to help with recovery and rebuilding. Several builders have committed to leading teams. We will be working with established groups in communities to identify rebuilding opportunities, especially those with the greatest needs.
Our first team worked in the Spruce Pine area October 28-30 with the primary focus on removing trees and cutting into firewood to help those without electricity.
There is limited rebuilding occurring at this point, as homeowners must wait on assessments and financial aid before they can start to rebuild. Preparing to get through the winter is everyone’s current focus.
As an industry, we know this is going to be a lengthy process. The need for volunteers to provide skilled labor, as well as help with general clean up and rebuilding will be great. If you would like to volunteer for a future rebuilding team, please sign up on our website.
We will continue to provide updates on recovery initiatives, along with volunteer and support opportunities, on our website and in our Member News emails.
NCHBA Hurricane Recovery Fund
Within a day of the hurricane, the North Carolina Home Builders Association jumped in to help…initially responding to requests from local home builders associations…securing Starlink satellite devices and hundreds of tarps that were flown into impacted areas.
The NCHBA Educational and Charitable Foundation initiated a Hurricane Helene Recovery fund with an initial $100,000 contribution from NCHBA. GBA made a $5,000 contribution to this fund. One month later, the fund has grown to more than $340,000 due to the generous contributions from industry members.
These funds are being used to provide much needed financial support to NCHBA members and local associations as they start the process of rebuilding their businesses and their lives. To date, more than 25 applications have been received. Grants are being allocated weekly ranging from $1,000 - $5,000.
If you would like to contribute to this fund, you can find a link on our website or you can mail checks payable to the NCHBA Educational and Charitable Foundation – 5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 415, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Donations of Supplies
Special thanks to MI-BOX Mobile Storage for providing a storage unit at our office… and to all the members who dropped off donations. These were distributed to communities with the greatest needs.
Hurricane Recovery Initiatives
Construction Careers
orkforce development remains a top priority for our association and industry as we continue to deal with a growing shortage of skilled labor. We are involved with area high schools, community colleges and other workforce development organizations striving to promote career opportunities within the construction industry. This includes participating in classroom and jobsite visits, career fairs, providing job shadowing, internships, on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities. We need your participation as industry members to help us expand these initiatives.
Mentoring Students
Would you be willing to visit area high schools, community colleges and/or college classrooms to share your story with students? It’s important for students exploring the trades to have a better understanding of the opportunities and job growth potential from someone in the field. Career and job fairs also provide a chance to promote all segments of our industry.
Are You Hiring?
In working with our educational and training partners, we are in the process of compiling data on the type of positions that our members and industry currently need, along with the most important skill and training required in these positions. Please take a few minutes to visit our webpage and complete our Workforce Development survey. This information will be shared with educational partners as they establish training priorities.
Post Job Openings
We need members to help us populate our Jobs Portal…which is basically a bulletin board of job openings. Posting a position takes just a few minutes…it’s a simple process. You establish an account so that you can add, delete and edit positions. You will need a brief description of the position with a link to your website or email for additional information and/or to apply.
Our goal is to promote the Jobs Portal through our workforce and educational partners so that anyone looking for a position in our industry has a starting point.
Scholarships
Our Scholarship Committee is working with Guilford County Schools, GTCC, Goodwill, Tiny House Greensboro and other workforce development training groups to promote our Building for the Future Skilled Trades Scholarships & Training Grants program. As part of the application process, the applicant shares their interest in pursuing construction related training, along with an advisor recommendation from an instructor. Scholarships and training grants will be reviewed and awarded quarterly.
Scholarship Endowment
Last fall we launched our Building for the Future Construction Careers Scholarship Endowment to provide a sustainable funding source for annual scholarships and training grants. We are extremely appreciative of the generosity of our association members who helped launch our Endowment including GreenHawk Corporation, True Homes, D.R. Horton, Builders FirstSource and 84 Lumber. In addition, proceeds from our annual Casino Night are directed to the Endowment.
Members are encouraged to join us in supporting our scholarship initiative by making a donation to the Endowment. Corporate and personal contributions are placed in a restricted fund within the GBA Benefit Trust, our 501c-3 charitable trust. Annual interest and gains on the endowment principal will be used to provide scholarships.
Building Greater Awareness
We are looking to expand promotion of construction careers across social media platforms to build awareness and serve as an industry resource, including information on the scholarships program and Jobs Portal. We also want to promote the diversity of opportunities within our industry. If you would be willing to share information about your company and career opportunities, let us know.
To meet today’s housing demands…growing our construction workforce is critical. Members are encouraged to join our Construction Careers committee…which meets quarterly to focus on these and other initiatives. Contact Will Yearns or Cheryl Collins for additional information.
Builder News
NC Building Code Council Updates
The effective date for buildings and structures built under the 2024 Residential Code is January 1, 2025. This means the following codes will be in effect for permits that are approved January 1, 2025 and on. Existing permits (or ones that will be issued before the end of 2024) will be under the current 2018 NC Codes. The new codes will be the following:
• 2024 NC Residential Code
• 2023 NC Electrical Code
• 2024 NC Administrative Code and Policies
These three codes will be what builders, homeowners, inspectors, developers, engineers, etc. will need to comply. You can find links to the unpublished version on our website under Industry News.
The NC Home Builders Association will continue to attend and monitor this situation…and advise when the 2024 NC Residential Code books are available. For additional information, contact NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction Cliff Isaac, PE at cisaac@nchba.org.
Spring Parade of Homes
It’s time to start planning for the Spring Parade of Homes be held April 26-27 & May 3-4. Early registration deadline is February 7 with discounted entry fee. The final date to submit an entry is February 28. Advertising deadline for the Homes magazine is February 28.
Watch for more details coming soon…including participation and advertising agreements on the website. For additional information, contact Mavis Holcombe at (336) 706-6942.
Specials thanks to Talbert Building Supply, Huntley Brothers, McGee Brothers and Habitat Greensboro for donating tools and materials to support Weaver’s new construction and masonry class.
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First Wednesday Member Connections Members In Action
Welcome New Members
Builder
Blue Ridge Builders of the Triad, Inc.
Residential Builder
Greg Seifert (336) 362-2512
Combs, Inc.
Land Developer
Kevan Combs (336) 686-3279
Commercial General Construction Services, Inc.
Commercial Contractor
Bill Sinclair (336) 345-0049
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
Residential Remodeling
Chris Penn (336) 890-8005
Lakenridge Builders, Inc.
Residential Builder
Jamie Campbell (336) 587-6241
Lennar Homes
Land Developer
Jon Revells (704) 420-5125
McRae & Co., LLC
Residential Builder
Larry McRae (336) 215-1656
Sponsor: Daniel McRae
Renata Renovations
Residential Remodeling
Gary Schoeppner (336) 880-0813
Soulful Haven Homes, LLC
Residential Builder
Thomas Morgan (336) 437-2846
Associate
Absolute Contractors
Carpenters
Jeffrey Robinson
American Financial Network, Inc.
Mortgages
Cindy Bloom Martin (704) 616-5483
KLEANFIX LLC
Cleaning Services
Mirna Granados Fallas (336) 254-0774
Metwood, Inc.
dba Metwood Building Solutions
Building Materials
Shawn Callahan (540) 334-4294
Sponsor: Charlene Allen
Penn Construction Services
Concrete, Cement & Stone Installation
Kevin Pennala (336) 442-4066
Sponsor: John Hamrick
Quan Services, Inc.
Plumbing Contractors
Matt Mercer (704) 266-6886
Sponsor: Tim Marion
Republic Services, Inc.
Construction Cleanup
Cheryl Rhoades (336) 399-6701
Sponsor: David Millsaps
Tony Jr. Painting LLC
Painting Contractors
Rosa Juarez (336) 301-0615
Sponsor: Joan Swift
Affiliate
Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices Yost & Little Realty
Megan Holder (336) 272-0151
Commercial General Construction Services, Inc.
Darold Dumond (336) 345-0049
DRB Homes
Phil Cathcart (919) 884-9877
Dream Finders Homes
Katie Myers (336) 963-2763
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro
Diane Myers (336) 232-0135
Thank You for Renewing
Thank you to the following members for your renewal. We greatly value and appreciate your continued support. We encourage all members to Do Business with Members…you can find a listing of all members on the GBA website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org.
August 2024
A-1 Service Group
Brady Development, LLC
Builders Fireplace & Stone
Bullock Enterprises
Butler CPA, P.A.
Butler Lighting
Carolina Kitchen & Bath
Carter Lumber
Caudill’s
CJ Builders
Daniels Concrete Service, LLC
Dunlap Lawn Service, Inc.
First National Bank
Friddle and Company, Inc.
General Shale
Gentry Service, LLC
Harrell’s Waterproofing, Inc.
Hartley Ready Mix Concrete Mfg, Inc.
Haskell’s Hardware, LLC
Indicor, Inc.
Integrity Marble and Granite, Inc.
Investors Land Services, LLC/Monarch Homes
J Lopez Roofing Company Inc.
Jadel Construction, LLC
James Hardie Building Products
Jesus A. Aguilar Masonry
Jim Davis Landscaping
King Electric Co., Inc.
L & W Supply
Piedmont Personal Builders, LLC
Preston Development Group, LLC
Progressive Siding, Inc.
RAM Homes, Inc.
RBE Construction
Residential Building Specialties, Inc.
Skill Pro Painting
Solid State Tile
VP Builders, LLC
Wenco Homes, Inc.
Wesco Exteriors, Inc.
Whitman Construction, LLC
Wolfe Homes
Zoeli Investments, LLC
September 2024
America’s Home Place, Inc.
Anderson Plumbing
Andrade Construction, LLC
Best Tile
Blossman Gas, Inc.
Boise Building Materials Distribution
Build It Builders LLC
C & R Builders of NC, Inc.
Carolina Custom Surfaces
CertaPro Painters of Greensboro
CGCC Properties, LLC
Civil Site Works, Inc.
Cortes Ceramic Tile, LLC
D S C Construction
Environmental Solutions Group
Fireside Hearth & Home
Gate City Custom Homes, Inc.
GS Painting, Inc.
Hawthorne Construction
Heidelberg Materials
Highlands Residential Mortgage
Holden Building Company, Inc.
Johnson Granite, Inc.
Kathy Haines Homes by eXp Realty
KC’s Improvement & Construction Co., Inc.
Lehti Homes
M.R. Waterproofing
MI-BOX Mobile Storage
Mosaic Tile Company
Movement Mortgage
Nova Triad Homes
NXT Level Construction
Pete Wall Plumbing Co., Inc.
Pro Paint & Drywall
Re/Max Realty Consultants
Risa Construction, LLC
Royal Homes of North Carolina, LLC
Royalcrest Builders
Ruggieri Associates, Inc.
Smith Phillips Building Supply
State Street Maintenance & Construction Co.
Stone Pros LLC
Tall Matt Construction, LLC”
Taylor Homes Build and Design, LLC
Taylor Law Office, P.C.
Ward Bros., LLC
WD Custom Homes
Welborn Electric Company, Inc.
Rhino Realty of the Triad
Shades of Gray Painting, LLC
T. A. Garner Construction, Inc.
The Adwell Co
The McCoy Team @ Cardinal Financial
Tradition Homes
October 2024
Adelia Schiffman Law Group
Artisan Roofing, Inc.
Ava Grace Construction
Bar Construction Company, Inc.
Barksdale Builders, LLC
Beacon Building Products
Ben Shields Guttering, Inc.
Bill Black Chevrolet
BKA Builders, Inc.
Blevco, Inc.
Dba Street Scapes & Window Works
Brown Investment Properties
Built-Rite Well Drilling Co, Inc.
C.D. Spivey Refrigeration Co.
Camelot Construction Co., Inc.
Carraway Construction, Inc.
Charles Carter Plumbing
D. Stone Builders, Inc.
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Fidelity Bank
GFL Environmental
Glen Homes, LLC
Green Visions Landscape, LLC
GreenHawk Corporation
Guilford Pools
Ideal Pest Control
Industrial & Commercial Insulation, Inc.
Ivey Lane, Inc.
J & K Builders of NC, Inc.
J. Morgan Signs, Inc.
Jimmy’s Plumbing & Repair, Inc.
Lamb & Peeples Builders, Inc.
Lomax Construction
Lugos & G, LLC
Marion Tile & Flooring
McRae Construction LLC
Michael D. Patrum Custom Homes, Inc.
Naylor Custom Homes
New Age Builders, Inc.
Parksite
Parr Construction
Pilot Risk Management Consulting, LLC
Ray Bullins Construction Co., Inc.
Re-Bath of the Triad
Richard Dunn Construction, Inc.
Sealing Agents Waterproofing, Inc.
Stafford Homes of the Triad
Superior Mechanical Services, Inc
Ted Harahan Carpentry
Thomas Carpentry & Construction, Inc.
Timmons Group
Total Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Vue Custom Pools & Design
Wade’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Whitewood Construction, LLC
Worth Builders
Member News & Updates
Verify Membership Directory Information
Make sure to review your membership information on the Verification Form that was emailed a few weeks ago…and submit any changes to Amy Jones no later than December 6. This is the information that will be printed in the 2025 Membership Directory.
Affiliate information also needs to be updated…so please confirm all affiliates currently listed with your company are correct. If you have any questions, you can review your membership profile on the website or contact Amy Jones at (336) 855-6255.
NCHBA Quarterly Meeting
NCHBA will hold its 4th Quarter Board Meeting, committee meetings and the Installation Dinner & Housing Hall of Fame Awards on Tuesday, December 10 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville.
Joan Swift, SwiftCreek Construction and Real Estate Services, will be installed as our Region 4 Vice President and Phil Warrick, Piedmont Wholesale Engineered Products, will be installed as a presidential appointee on the NCHBA Board of Directors.
Robbie Rivardo, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty will be installed as chair of the state Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council and Brittni Cooke, Movement Mortgage as PWB Treasurer.
NCHBA Group Health Insurance
Is Your Company’s Health Insurance Up for Renewal?
As renewal season approaches, now is the perfect time to consider a switch that can benefit both your employees and your bottom line. With the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) Group Insurance Trust, you have access to quality healthcare coverage that helps you control costs while supporting your team’s health and well-being.
To see your options, find a broker in your region and complete a census. You can join the plan at any time throughout the year. To learn more about the health insurance program and who qualifies, visit www.nchba.org/nchba-group-insurance-trust.
International Builders Show
The 2025 International Builders Show will be held February 25-27 in Las Vegas. You can register for Expo Only or Expo+Education pass. Register by January 10 for reduced rates for GBA/NAHB members. There is also a special registration fee for first-time attendees. Additional Information: www.buildersshow.com.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING
Specials thanks to our PWB members who participated recently in a Habitat Build Day.
2024 Annual Awards
Call for Nominations
VIRTUAL TOURS
We are seeking nominations for our 2024 Annual Awards. Nominees must be members in good standing and active within the past three years.
From the comfort of your home…tour Parade houses online
Builder Member and Associate Member of the Year are recognized for their contributions to our Association, the building industry and the community.
Eugene Gulledge Award recognizes continuous, outstanding contributions to the Association and the community over a long period of time.
Kavanagh Award recognizes individuals, companies and/or organizations for their efforts in strengthening affordable housing.
Nomination forms and a list of previous recipients can be found on the website. All nominations are due by February 15, 2025.
Marketing & Sponsorships
As you develop your marketing plan for 2025…take advantage of the numerous opportunities to promote your business to both industry members and consumers through sponsorship of events such as membership meetings, First Wednesday Member Connections, golf and skeet tournaments, educational programs as well as through our annual Sponsor Club.
If you are looking to promote your company and services to consumers, then our home tours such as the Parade of Homes and Tour of Remodeled Homes are a great resource. For additional information, contact Mavis Holcombe at (336) 706-6942
